Unit 1
Which two rivers did Mesopotamia develop between?
The two rivers are Tigris and Euphrates
What time did Ancient Egypt begin?
3200 BCE
How are Monarchy and a Republic different?
In a Republic, the person who wants to have power has to be elected but in a Monarchy the power is what a person has inherited.
What is the "8 Fold Path"?
The 8 Fold Path is the right thought, right intent, the right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.
How long was the Silk Road and how long was it used?
The Silk Road is 4,000 miles long and was used for nearly 2,000 years.
What was the name of the law code in a book in Mohenjo Daro? (showed the roles of men and women)
The law code is the Law Code of Manu
Which group did the Middle Kingdom see Egypt get invaded by?
The Hyksos invaded Egypt.
What is the name of the Roman laws and where is it found?
The Roman laws are known as the 12 Tables and are found engraved on the Forum.
Where was Buddhism created and where did it spread throughout the world?
It started in India and spread into Southeast Asia, Central Aisa, Japan, China, and Korea.
What is the Silk Road?
The Silk Road is a trading trail that looks like a spider web that introduces new religions.
What does CE and BCE stand for?
CE stands for Common Era and BCE stands for Before Common Era
What is the difference between a Primary Source and A Secondary Source?
A Primary Source was created at the same time as the event happened and a Secondary Source is information that someone else got not directly from the same period.
Why was Julius Caesar popular in Rome?
Julius Caesar was popular in Rome because he promoted social reform and policies to make it a better place.
What is the holy book that was written in Arabic?
The Holy Book is the Qur'an.
What were some of the ways they transported goods?
They used camels and boats for overseas or walking.
How is the Mohenjo Daros government similar to the United States government?
Why were the primaries built what were their purpose?
To help the Pharaohs in the afterlife as a guide
What is the General in the Roman Army named?
The Roman Army General is named a Legate.
What wall is connected to the "Temple Mount" in Israel where many people of Judaism pray before visiting the temple?
The wall connected to the temple is the Western Wall.
What inventions were spread because of the Silk Road?
Some inventions are printing Presses, Gunpowder, a magnetic Compass, and Paper.
What was one of the two building projects in Mohenjo-Daro that shows a "sedentary" lifestyle?
The Great Bath. It supplied water for people to take showers/baths and would go as a family. They also had a certain time that the family would go.
How was Egypt divided? (Three Kingdoms)
Egyptian history was divided into three different kingdoms. The Old Kingdom was when they had pharaohs and treasures. Then the Middle Kingdom is when Egypt was invaded and was at its lowest. Finally, the New Kingdom is the time when they didn't want to get invaded again so they wasted money on having wars.
What is an Empire?
An Empire is the political rule of one group of people over others who differ in languages and customs. An Empire has trades, laws, and defense against the enemies. It helps with trade as a balanced economy and the laws do the same thing, and defending comes in the military forces.
How did the Buhha's experience leaving his palace create the "4 Noble Truths"?
After leaving his home, the Buddha's experience was interesting to him because his life was amazing, but when he left, he found out that the world was not good. He then created the 4 Noble Truths: The start of suffering because of desire, the suffering of not wanting to let go, the end of suffering, and the path that leads to the end of suffering (the 8 Fold Path).
How was the Silk Road integral to the spreading of culture in Eurasia?
Along the way of transport, the Mercians discovered new cultures because of the long road the other cultures shared their food and languages. hey want more people to trade from and in doing so they stop by and eat new foods, learn new languages, and maybe get introduced to new religions.